1995 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Fiat Barchetta has manual transmission. 1995 Fiat Barchetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat Barchetta | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Barchetta | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |